Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)

by Leigh Bardugo

“I’m a businessman,” he’d told her. “No more, no less.” “You’re a thief, Kaz.” “Isn’t that what I just said?”

“When everyone knows you’re a monster, you needn’t waste time doing every monstrous thing.”

Kaz knew it, and for some reason he loved to rile her.

“Are you a magician, then? A wej sprite who grants wishes? I’m superstitious, not stupid.” “You can be both, you know, but that’s hardly the point.”

Kaz leaned back. “What’s the easiest way to steal a man’s wallet?” “Knife to the throat?” asked Inej. “Gun to the back?” said Jesper. “Poison in his cup?” suggested Nina. “You’re all horrible,” said Matthias.

Many boys will bring you flowers. But someday you’ll meet a boy who will learn your favorite flower, your favorite song, your favorite sweet. And even if he is too poor to give you any of them, it won’t matter because he will have taken the time to know you as no one else does. Only that boy earns your heart.